Anatomy
The Retina (Back of Your Eye)
The retina is light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. It captures light and sends signals to your brain to create vision.
Anatomy Overview
The Retina (Back of Your Eye)
Structure & Components
Vision is clear and colorful
Can see fine details
Peripheral vision works
Night vision functions
Good color perception
No blind spots
Functions & Physiology
Retina has special light-sensing cells
Rods see in dim light
Cones see color and detail
About 10 million cones
About 120 million rods
Converts light to brain signals
Key Points
Protect retina from damage
Wear UV sunglasses
Control blood sugar (diabetes)
Control high blood pressure
Take eye vitamins
Regular eye exams monitor health
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